Sefton Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement confirming full funding for the restoration of Southport Pier — a historic and much-loved landmark that has stood proudly on the town’s coastline since 1860.
The funding, expected to total around £20 million, will enable urgent repair and refurbishment works to begin on the Victorian structure, which has been closed since December 2022 due to safety concerns. The restoration is expected to take 12 to 14 months to complete, with work expected to start next year.
Councillor Marion Atkinson, Leader of Sefton Council, said:
“This is fantastic news for Southport and a huge step forward in restoring one of our town’s most iconic and cherished landmarks. We’ve worked tirelessly to secure this funding, and I want to thank our partners, stakeholders, and especially our local MP Patrick Hurley for championing this cause.
“We know how much Southport Pier means to our residents, businesses and visitors. This announcement is a vote of confidence in our town’s future and a clear recognition of the value of investing in our heritage.
“This is not just about repairing a structure — it’s about restoring pride, boosting tourism, and supporting our local economy. It’s also a powerful reminder that Southport is a town on the up, and we will not allow negativity or political point-scoring to talk us down.”
The restoration of Southport Pier forms part of a wider regeneration vision for the town, which also includes the creation of a new £10 million Town Hall Gardens and the development of the Marine Lake Events Centre, both backed by Town Deal and Government investment.
Following the funding announcement the next step will be to complete a business case for the Government and Sefton Council will move swiftly to finalise contractor arrangements and begin preparatory works, with further updates to be shared in the coming weeks.
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